Tag: Desiccant

Summary
I’ve had a desire to design a vase mode printed part that is actually functional and not just decorative for a long time and this seemed like the perfect project to do it on.
I wanted a container for desiccant that didn’t have all those spindly little parts that are so annoying to print so I decided to make one that would be much easier and faster to print using vase mode. I also wanted it to have a lid that would just snap together so I didn’t have to worry about clips or latches, and thus this little container was born.
It was also designed to fit in the center of most spools to save a little space. It should fit any desiccant beads that are 2 mm or larger without leaking, though you will get broken pieces that fall out of the sides and top at first.
Here’s the desiccant I use but you might want to go up a size because the little broken bits like to fall out a lot:https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B019NN1GBG/
If you print it out of ABS or PETG you should theoretically be able to recharge it without ever needing to open it up again by putting it in the oven for 2 hours at 200 degrees. It also says you can recharge it in the microwave but I’m not sure I’d trust it not to melt. I’ll update this as soon as I try both or let me know in the comments if it works!
The lid has a small ridge that just snaps into place and holds it fairly tightly. To open, just squeeze the container slowly on the sides until the lid pops off. Or, if you feel like having the lid go flying and spilling desiccant beads everywhere then feel free to squeeze it quickly!
Let me know what you think!
Print Settings
Printer:
BF-3D
Rafts:
No
Supports:
No
Resolution:
0.2
Infill:
None
Notes:
I designed this to be printed in vase mode with 0.2mm layer heights and 4 solid bottom layers. You can probably do 3 layers without a problem but if you do more than 4 you will have a solid bottom and get less air flow.
4 bottom solid layers
Post-Printing